Ray vs Langston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Ray Rank #777

Langston Rank #912

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Ray or Langston more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Ray and Langston mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ray and Langston boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.